Event Planning

Support Services Provided by University Events:

Planning Consultation

  • Suggestions, Advice, Best Practices
  • Face-to-Face or Virtual Meetings
  • Venue Visits
  • VIP Preparation
  • On-Site Event Assistance (limited availability)

Event Templates

  • Production Timelines
  • Invite Lists
  • Team/Volunteer Schedules
  • After Action Reviews (AAR)

Supply Rental

  • Table Cloths
  • Ribbon Cutting Supplies
  • Wagons & Dollies
  • Event Signage

Contact us at universityevents@ung.edu to begin planning your next event.

A Guide for Successful Event Planning

  • Step 1Prepare Event Details
  • Step 2Coordinate Dates
  • Step 3Reserve Location and Event Services
  • Step 4Promote the Event
  • Step 5Follow the Timeline for Success

Determine the "Five W's" for the event

  1. What is the purpose or goal for this event?
  2. When should this event take place?
  3. Where should this event take place?
  4. Who should be invited to this event?
  5. Which services are needed for this event?
    (catering, audio/visual, setup, etc.)

Select several candidate dates

Review the Master Calendar, Key Event List, National Holidays, and calendars of the VIP guests to determine 3-4 possible dates.

Request Event Space in EMS (60 days prior)
  • Reserve necessary equipment
  • Reserve audiovisual (AV) technicians, if needed
  • Reserve facilities needs GVL & enter separate request to physical plant for DAH
  • Reserve other required services: University Police, Parking Services, Catering, etc.

Advertise to your audience

Follow the UE event planning timeline to ensure your event is a success!